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further noted that there have been several studies done in the assisted living field and the information is readily available. He does not think meeting the June deadline is an impossible task. Ms. Mohr thanked Mr. Dove for bringing this issue before the public. Ms. Dorene Paradiso, 3168 Paseo Granada, was the Human Services Commission representative in the informal group. She stated she would enjoy working further on this project. Mr. Pico asked staff about the status of the Case Avenue affordable housing project. Mr. Bocian commented that the developer has filed an application for tax credits and staff has completed its follow up. Word should come in three weeks that the project qualifies for tax credits, and staff anticipates that it will qualify for tax credits. It should be moving forward at that time. He also commented that HUD has removed Pleasanton from the "difficult to develop" designation, which resulted in a reduction in available financing. The developer is comfortable that they have solved the financing problems. In response to Mr. Pico, Mr. Bocian further clarified that the task force had requested a short term loan from the City, which would be a bridge loan between their construction financing and their permanent financing. The City asked them to explore other options more thoroughly first, walt for word on the tax credits, and also pursue HUD placing Pleasanton back on the "difficult to develop" designation. Mr. Tarver advised that the Alameda County Mayors Conference sent a letter of support to HUD, Congressman Baker, and Senators Feinstein and Boxer. He also noted that they have learned that there are some funds at state level that might be made available for this project. In response to Ms. Michelotti, Mr. Bocian advised there have been no other changes to the financing situation. Ms. Michelotti also would like the money made available to pursue some of the other alternatives to get an assisted care facility. Mr. Tarver commented that he would feel better if the process was forrealized by consolidating all the Commissions into one task force. The Council noted its high interest and asked Ms. Acosta to expedite this project. A motion was made by Ms. Mohr, seconded by Ms. Michelotti, directing staff to continue to work with the informal study group to explore the concept of constructing an assisted living facility for seniors and authorizing the payment of an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the Lower Income Housing Fund to pay for a more detailed needs assessment. 04/18/95 -13-